Tony C. might be interested.

 

I did win this, do you reckon the price to be OK?

 

Congrats on the high bid. I would have been happy at that price. Can't wait for the incoming thread!

 

What would be a good top price on this watch? Would this be a regular service that would clean it up?

 

Uncommon early Seamaster 2657 jumbo bumper with waffle dial and nice dial furniture, on a vintage Speidal snakeskin strap. Shame about the heavy-handed polishing to the case, and it needs a clover crown and a good service:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-O...romatic-Mens-Watch-17j-342-1950-/350979879168Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Thank you for the wishes and for reassurement. Might take longer with the incoming thread, as it will have to go directly to the watchmaker, first.

 

It was listed previously, for $6500, and ended as sold, best offer accepted. Must have fallen through or seller realized it was priced too high. Either way, agree it's raw shape and needs some TLC. I do like these!

 

So... what IS a reasonable price?

 

In the current climate, and the venue (eBay), I would expect someone to pay the asking price. Even though there is corrosion on the minute register (what's under the dial?) and just a whisper of the logo on the back.

 

It's had 8 offers, so it may well make the current asking price. Not considering this one, but I personally wouldn't pay that much. I would, however, happily pay more for a better example.

As the "sticky" says... condition condition condition...

 

and....Gone! For $4,900. I think someone did okay on this one. Hope to see an incoming thread here!

 

When service is added in, probably dealer priced?

 

Looking forward for some links here, and advice.. Thanks